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Extendable/retractable support column

US10012344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2017
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32008
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections engage adjacent individual sections to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual sections disengage from the adjacent individual sections and the column may be retracted for compact storage.

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